Innovation Management and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

This course is introduced to you by the International Academy of Human Resource Development (IAHRD). We are glad to tell you that our courses are especially designed for you by professionals and experts who have a long experience in the field. CRS is now the new area of study which has the attention of leading world companies and researchers. Corporate image-building activities are undertaken by modern firms. The course uses the frameworks of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and good corporate governance to enhance the role of the privates sector in sustainable development and poverty alleviation alongside government and civil society. The course encourages broader acceptance of CSR as a vital component of corporate strategy.

"Our consumers are very sensitive to social and environmental issues... We have actively engaged with them on these issues in the last ten years, and they have become very aware as consumers. They especially ask for information on environmental policies, workers' rights and product safety ."Walter Dondi, Director of Co-op Adriatica (Italy's largest retailer)

Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be ableto:

Define Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS).

Understand the role of CRS.

Have a good knowledge of the history of CRS.

Clearly define how CRS builds competency.

State the drivers of CRS.

Apply different activities to implement and promote CRS.

Appreciate the environmental, social and economic effects of CRS.

Contents:

Module 1:

What is CRS?

The role of CRS in the world of business.

A Historic Perspective Of The CSR Movement

CSR and sustainability.

CRS and building a foundation of business competencies.

Activities to promote CRS.

Module 2:

CSR trends.

CSR drivers, standards, and benefits.

The CSR stakeholder approach.

The communities in which the company operates in

Module 3:

Addressing the needs of key stakeholders.

Policy measures and needs to create an environment that supports CSR.

Significance of Eco Innovation as a new discipline.

Case study.

Module 4:

CRS and the millennium development goals.

CSR and corporate governance practices.

Gearing the institutional change to the field of CRS.

Design and implementation of integrated CRS problems.

Module 5:

Economic contribution of CRS.

Social contribution of CRS.

Environmental contribution of CRS.

Comprehensive understanding of the ripple effect of CRS.

Case study.

Who should attend?

Business, government and Civil Society Leaders.

Staff aimed at designing and implementing action plans at the organizational level.